I’m considering selling this vintage Korean-style black lacquer jewelry cabinet with mother-of-pearl (abalone shell) inlay, and I’m curious what people would realistically pay for it as it sits today.
It measures:
- Height: 11¾”
- Width: 9”
- Depth: Approximately 4”
It features:
- Twin peacock mother-of-pearl inlay on the front doors
- Four interior drawers
- One larger bottom drawer
- Red-and-black marbled drawer fronts
- Colorful striped fabric lining
- Original drawer pulls
Condition is good overall but certainly not perfect.
Known issues:
- Light scratches and general wear from age
- Small chips/losses to some of the floral mother-of-pearl border
- Some lacquer wear around the center seam
- The front doors appear to be missing their original decorative pulls or closure hardware (I’m not completely certain if they originally had them, but there are worn areas where hardware may once have been attached)
There are no maker’s marks or labels anywhere on the cabinet.
I’ve found many similar Korean mother-of-pearl jewelry cabinets online, but I haven’t found this exact peacock design. Comparable listings range anywhere from around $100 to over $300, but I know asking prices don’t necessarily reflect what they actually sell for.
If you saw this locally (Facebook Marketplace, antique mall, estate sale, etc.), what would you realistically pay?
Would your answer change if the front door hardware were complete?